Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: B955
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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For the BSc Hons Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year you should be at least 18 years old and have GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English Language and Maths. You will normally also need 32 UCAS Tariff points. However, all applicants will be judged on their individual merits and we will take other skills, qualifications and life experience into account. We welcome mature students without the usual formal qualifications and will consider your application based on your suitability and preparedness to complete the course. The University will consider each application on its individual merits and will recognise a range of qualifications, including BTEC, access courses, European Baccalaureate and pre-2002 qualification such as GNVQ. Non-standard entry via the exploratory essay route is also available.
About this course
There are fantastic graduate career opportunities right across the Biological Sciences, from Medical and Healthcare Sciences to Forensics and Animal Biology.
All our Biological Sciences courses have a strong practical emphasis, designed to prepare you for an exciting career. This applied approach gives you the opportunity to develop a range of skills and expertise to boost your graduate employability.
If you don't currently have the entry requirements to go straight onto a degree in these subject areas, then successful completion of our Foundation Year will prepare you for the next stage of your journey.
If you study at the University of Worcester, you will find yourself part of a dynamic, forward thinking University with excellent teaching staff and first-class facilities to support you right through your studies.
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